Mechanical Engineering, M.S.

843-953-5057
www.citadel.edu/root/me-graduate-programs/master-of-science-mechanical-engineering

Dr. Kevin Skenes,

(843) 953-0535, kskenes@citadel.edu

Mission Statement

The mission of The Citadel’s Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering program is to provide a student-centered learning environment focused on advanced applied engineering techniques and professional skills development for principled leaders in the engineering community through a rigorous curriculum, emphasizing practical engineering concepts, strong professional values, and a disciplined work ethic.

Admission Requirements

Applicants will be admitted to the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) degree program on the basis of professional and scholastic achievement, along with their aptitude for graduate study. Other qualities appropriate to graduate study are also considered. Anyone holding a bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited college or university is eligible for consideration. Other technical bachelor’s degrees will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Provisional Admission: Applicants may be admitted provisionally if their GPA does not meet minimum requirements. Students admitted provisionally are limited to take two mechanical engineering courses and must receive a grade of “B” or better in each engineering course to continue in the program.

All material must be received by the CGC office on or before the following dates to assure consideration to the MSME degree program during the applicable semester.

Admission Term:	Materials Due:
Fall	July 20
Spring	December 1
Summer	April 15

For degree-seeking students:

Completion of the online graduate application along with the non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree from an ABET accredited engineering program or approved alternative and transcripts from all postgraduate institutions attended.
Submission of two letters of recommendation.

For non-degree seeking professionals wanting to take graduate-level courses to fulfill professional practice requirements:

Completion of the online graduate application along with the non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree an ABET accredited engineering program or approved alternative.
Permission of department is required.

Program Requirements

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering is conferred upon those candidates who successfully complete an approved program of study consisting of 30 semester hours of graduate credit as delineated below.

Students are expected to complete all degree requirements within a six-year period from the time of registration in their first graduate course at The Citadel. Any transfer credit must have been earned within six years prior to admission into The Citadel MSME program. Any prerequisites for applicable courses must be met.

Graduate Requirement (Non-Credit Bearing)

LDRS 500 - Introduction to Principled Leadership

Graduation Requirements (Course Requirements)

File a plan of study outlining the intended areas of interest and listing the top four corresponding courses of interest.
Complete at least six courses (18 hours) from the mechanical engineering areas of study below.
Complete four courses (12 hours) in technical or non-technical classes listed below. Other electives will be considered on a case-by-case basis with approval from the department head.

Core Courses

Non-Technical Electives

Business Administration

GBUS 702 - Effective Leadership Decisions I Credit Hours: 3
GBUS 703 - Effective Leadership Decisions II Credit Hours: 3
ENTR 710 - Managing Innovation Credit Hours: 3
MKTG 710 - Strategic Marketing Credit Hours: 3
MGMT 710 - Ethical Leadership and Organizational Behavior Credit Hours: 3

Engineering Leadership and Program Management

PMGT 650 - Overview of Technical Project Management Credit Hours: 3
PMGT 651 - Technical Project Planning and Scheduling Credit Hours: 3
PMGT 652 - Applications of Quality Management Credit Hours: 3
PMGT 653 - Technical Project Support and Operations Credit Hours: 3
PMGT 661 - The Legal and Contractual Aspects of Program Management Credit Hours: 3
PMGT 671 - Project Manager Leadership Development Credit Hours: 3
PMGT 672 - Applied Leadership Concepts Credit Hours: 3

Leadership

LDRS 710 - Ethics, Values, & Principled Leadership Credit Hours: 3
LDRS 711 - Leading Change: Organization Development and Transformation Credit Hours: 3
LDRS 712 - Leading Teams: Coaching, Culture, Diversity, and Globalization Credit Hours: 3
LDRS 714 - Strategic Leadership, Vision, Mission and Contemporary Issues Credit Hours: 3
LDRS 722 - Leadership in Organizations: Principles and Practices Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours: 30

Transfer Credit: A maximum of two graduate courses (six credit hours) may be transferred in from an accredited college or university, provided: (1) grades of “B” or better were received in the courses being considered, (2) credit was earned within six years prior to admission into The Citadel MSME program, and (3) each course has been approved by the department head. A maximum of five courses (15 credit hours) may be transferred in from Clemson University, provided: (1) grades of “B” or better were received in the courses being considered, (2) credit was earned within six years prior to admission into The Citadel MSME program, and (3) each course has been approved by the department head.

Course / Certificate Availability: The courses / certificates will be offered based on student preferences/ overall demand indicated in your plan of study to be submitted after acceptance. Students should be aware course / certificate offerings will be based on minimum class size enrollment. The Mechanical Engineering Program will continually monitor student interest to expedite completion of your program of study.

Requirements for Graduation: The degree of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering may be conferred upon those students who successfully complete the 30 hours of graduate coursework as specified above with a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on hours earned at The Citadel. Completion of additional credit hours of graduate coursework beyond the requirements for this degree will only be allowed for professional development, and may not be used to increase GPA to the 3.0 required for graduation.